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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS | |
Apply Now: Grants for arts Organizations, Festivals and Engagement Programs | The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 grants for arts organizations, arts festivals, and arts engagement programs! Note: Across grant programs, the Arizona Commission on the Arts limits the number of applications an organization may submit to one application per funding period. | | | Final Reminder: Applications Due by 11:59 pm, Thursday, April 6 | |
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Creative Capacity Grant
Creative Capacity Grants (CCGs) provide general operating support to nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to produce, present, teach, or serve the arts.
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Festival Grant
Festival Grants support quality arts programming through festival activities and assist with the costs of connecting artists with communities.
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Youth Arts Engagement Grant
Youth Arts Engagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.
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Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster meaningful arts learning experiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects in community settings.
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Arizona Commission on the Arts Welcomes New Board Chair as it Thanks Another for Long, Distinguished Service | The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced on March 22, 2023, the appointment of Dawn Wallace as chair of its board of commissioners. Wallace assumes the position previously occupied by Mark Feldman, who served as board chair for 11 years. | | | |
Biruni Hariadi is Arizona's 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Champion! | On Saturday, March 11, 2023, UArizona Poetry Center in Tucson hosted the the Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals. Nine exceptional young people competed for the opportunity to represent Arizona at the National Finals. We're delighted to announce Arizona's 2023 Champion: Biruni Hariadi! | | | Check out UA Poetry Center's POL State Finals highlights video below! | |
OUT & ABOUT WITH AZ ARTS COMMISSION | |
In March, our Organizational Programs Manager, Brad Debiase, and Chris Elliott, a Public Ally from ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, attended the Caribbean Cultural Association’s Destination Arizona Carnival to collect survey responses for the Arts & Economic Prosperity (AEP) study, a national effort to measure the economic impact of arts and culture administered by Americans for the Arts. Brad and Chris also traveled to Cochise County for a tour of the Willcox Historic Theater from the landmark's Executive Director Gayle Berry! | |
ARIZONA ARTISTS IN THE NEWS | |
Each year, during the legislative budgeting process, Arizona's legislators determine how much the state will invest in its arts and culture sector. With the current legislative session in full swing, now's a great time to learn more about public funding for the arts and the roll that Arizonans can play in the budgeting process! | |
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State Legislative Roundup
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
How much did the State of Arizona invest in the arts last year and how does that compare to other states' investments? This report prepared by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies has the answer!
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Arts and Creativity Strengthen Our Nation
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
What is the public value of the arts? Is it worthy of public investment? This collection of resources dives deep into these vital questions and suggests some compelling answers.
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Arizona Citizens for the Arts
Looking for updates on the legislative budget process in Arizona and what it might mean for the future of our state's arts and culture sector? Curious how you can get involved in a statewide conversation about the value of public funding for the arts? Arizona Citizens for the Arts offers regular news and handy resources to keep Arizonans up to date and civically engaged!
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Virtual Coffee Hour
Arizona Citizens for the Arts
Wednedsday, April 12, 2023 at 8:30 am
Arizona Citizens for the Arts will host a virtual coffee hour on April 12 for a casual conversation about their work during this legislative session and how Arizona residents can get involved. Email sabrina@azcitizensforthearts.org to RSVP.
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Communities and Classrooms Survey 2023
Help Arizona enhance education
Students benefit when schools and communities build strong connections. Making connections is not always easy, and making connections matter can be challenging. Through the Arizona Community Educator Initiative, ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College seeks the feedback of school personnel, community educators and youth-serving volunteers to understand the challenges schools and communities face when trying to build stronger connections. Respond today!
By completing this 10-minute survey, you can be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card and help change education in Arizona for the better!
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Apply Now: Creative Youth Grants
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Apply by April 21, 2023
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Creative Youth Grants (CYGs). Designed by and for young artists, CYGs support Arizonans, ages 12-19, as they develop new skills or advance their artistic practice outside the traditional school day. This may include paying for lessons, attending a workshop, or paying for supplies and equipment. Applicants can request between $250 and $750 based on eligible expenses.
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AZ Arts Learning Virtual Symposium
Presented by the Arizona Commission on the Arts
May 2 - 4, 2023
Online
The AZ Arts Learning Virtual Symposium provides professional development focused on trends and topics in arts learning. Designed to bring together Arizona’s arts learning community, this three-day virtual professional development will focus on sharing tools and resources to equip attendees with the inspiration and information they need to provide meaningful arts learning programing to diverse communities across Arizona.
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Master-Apprentice Awards: Nominations Now Open
Southwest Folkife Alliance
Nominate by May 1, 2023
This award provides direct monetary support for master traditional artists living in Arizona to pass on art, culture, and heritage practices to apprentice learners, with the goal of strengthening the transmission of community-based traditions throughout the Southwestern United States. Funds can be used to help cover artist fees, offset costs of raw materials and support any travel essential to the exchange. Traditional artists & culture bearers receive a $5,000; apprentices receive $500.
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Challenge America Grants
National Endowment for the Arts
Apply by April 27, 2023
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to groups/communities with rich and dynamic artistic and cultural contributions to share that are underserved. Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical assistance, and grants for a set amount of $10,000.
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Grants for Arts Projects
National Endowment for the Arts
Apply by July 6, 2023
Grants for Arts Projects is the NEA's largest grants program for organizations, providing comprehensive and expansive funding opportunities for communities. Projects may be small, medium, or large; existing or new; and may take place in any part of the nation’s 50 states. Applicants may request cost share/matching grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
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Photos: (Left) 2018 Challenge Grant Recipient West Valley Arts Council. (Right) 2022 Arts Project Grant recipient Black Theatre Troupe. | |
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Development Director
Prescott Historical Society
Location: Prescott, AZ
Apply by April 24, 2023
The Development Director works closely with the Museum’s senior leadership team and Board of Trustees to establish fundraising priorities and create fundraising strategies to meet specific goals. The Development Director identifies, profiles and solicits current and prospective corporate, individual, and foundation donors; solicits and stewards major donors; and oversees the Museum’s membership program.
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Producing Artistic Director
Detour Company Theatre
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Apply by May 1, 2023
The Producing Artistic Director fulfills the vision of Detour Company Theatre, creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusiveness where all participants – actors, coaches, volunteers, and staff – safely reach their potential through the performance of live theater. The Producing Artistic Director combines the roles of an Artistic Director and an Executive Director, being responsible for the artistic direction and overall organizational management of Detour Company Theatre.
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Director of Operations
Lead Guitar
Location: Tucson, AZ (Hybrid; 2-3 days in office)
Apply by May 1, 2023
Lead Guitar seeks a Director of Operations to manage the organization’s daily operations of in-school Lead Guitar programs in collaboration with a rapidly growing team of 7 Regional Directors and 24 Teaching Artists. This role supports the organization’s long-term strategic plan through efficient and empathetic management of people and resources across the academic year.
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Executive Director
Cave Creek Museum
Location: Cave Creek, AZ
Open until filled
The Executive Director determines and formulates policies and procedures for the operation and overall direction of the Cave Creek Museum (CCM) in conjunction with the Board of Directors and under the guidelines of museum and nonprofit industry best practices. Plans, directs, or coordinates operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of staff and volunteers for the purpose of fulfilling CCM’s mission.
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April 6
- Due Date: Creative Capacity Grant
- Due Date: Festival Grant
- Due Date: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant
- Due Date: Youth Arts Engagement Grant
April 21
- Due Date: Creative Youth Grant
May 1
- Due Date: Master-Apprentice Award
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AGENCY NEWSLETTERS
AZArts Learning
News, information, and resources for Arizonans working to facilitate learning in, through, and about the arts.
AZArts Opportunities
A monthly curated list of opportunities for Arizonans working in the arts.
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AZArts Learning is published monthly by the Arizona Commission on the Arts
To request this or any other agency publication in an alternative format, contact the Arizona Commission on the Arts at (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov
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IMAGINE AN ARIZONA WHERE EVERYONE
CAN PARTICIPATE IN AND EXPERIENCE THE ARTS
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Arizona Commission on the Arts | (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov | www.azarts.gov | | | | |
